Health Studies
The Kimberley School - Nottinghamshire
01159387000
Newdigate Street, Kimberley, Nottingham, NG16 2NJ
Course summary

Health and Social Care is a vocational course designed to prepare students for life after school, equipping them with real skills that may lead to Higher Education or take them directly into the workplace and/or further training. This course will prepare students for a range of careers, not just those in health or social care. Health and Social Care is a vocational course designed to prepare students for life after school, equipping them with real skills that may lead to Higher Education or take them directly into the workplace and/or further training. This course will prepare students for a range of careers, not just those in health or social care.

Entry requirements

To enter any Level 3 course you will need 5 Grade 4 – 9s (A* - C) A Level 2 Pass grade in Health and Social Care is desirable but students with 5 Grade 4 -9s and a Grade 4 in a Humanities subject may be considered.

How you'll be assessed

Year 12 - Certificate Unit 1: Positive relations in Health & Social Care. This unit is internally assessed. Students study the care offered in a range of settings, all of which could lead to potential opportunities for a career – babies, young children, individuals with physical or mental health disabilities as well as the elderly. Unit 2: Equality, Diversity and Rights. This unit is examined. This incorporates the provision of quality care and ensuring legislation is understood in all care settings. Unit 3: Health, Safety and Security in Care Settings. This unit is examined It covers Health and Safety legislation and good practice.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressNewdigate Street, Kimberley, Nottingham, NG16 2NJ